THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 11 From 10:00 to 3:00!

Giddings Avenue between Ridgely Avenue and Annapolis Street

Annapolis’ only Market dedicated to the Full Spectrum of GREEN!

30+ VENDORS OFFERING Produce, Plants and Locally-Produced Foods!

Green Businesses, Products & Services!

Eco-Friendly & Upcycled Craft & Art!

Vintage, Repurposed & Recycled Furnishings & Accessories!

With an emphasis on local vendors & businesses!

Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen will cut the ribbon to officially “open” the Market at 1:00 pm!

Meet Our April Vendors!

See All Our Vendors at homegrownandgreen.com

A Touch of Class Jewelry
The Attakai’s Yummies
Bread by Magnolia Caterers & Art by Jimmy Reynolds
Bon Vivant Antiques
Callinectes Antiques & Oriental Rugs
Cedarwood Soaps
Susan Chambers Art
Chesapeake Estate Services
Doug Connor Fused Glass
Crispens Farms & Greenhouses
Cross the Street Vintage & Repurposed Furnishings
Charlie Dodge Vegetables & Bicycle Part Clocks & Lamps
Freedom Bakery
Galena Blooms
Global Baskets
Grand Paws Pet Salon & Spa
Ken Hull Custom Woodworking &  D&J Woodworkings
The Landscape Design Center
Elizabeth Lanphear Vintage Silver & Jewelry
Lotus Therapeutic Massage
Moonloops
Nesting Magazine
PaperdreamerAltered Art
Peruvian Trend
Recycled Jewelry by Jenny Hontz
Sparkles N Stones
Twin Beeches Alpacas
Twin Pixie Studios
Uptown Redesigns
Wimsey Cove Framing & Art

And more on the way!

PLUS FREE FACE PAINTING BY CRYSTALOONEYS!

Set in the charming business neighborhood of West Annapolis, with locally-owned shops, eateries, galleries, salons & services! Spend the day! Bring the family & the dog!

The Landscape Design Center

In 1974, a young woman began cutting grass in order to pay for college.  She realized, during that time, that working with plants, colors, configurations, and people, was something that she really loved. So sparked Andrea’s interest in starting The Landscape Design Center, where she could share her knowledge, and good nature, with devoted customers. In 1996 Andrea’s daughter, Ana, came to work for the company as a draftsman. In 2009 they came up with Tchotchke Pots, using recycled goods to create interesting and useful garden décor. From Cookie Jars to Christmas mugs – everything turned into a place to house an herb, or flower, or cute little shrub. Click here to read more.

What Is Design-Build

The concept of design-build is an extension of the old business idea of being a “one-stop-shop”. In times past, landscaping customers would frequently find themselves hiring two or more separate companies or individuals to handle the various aspects of a single project. At least two of these would be:

• A Landscape Architect or Designer – this service was often provided by an individual or small firm. A good design professional is able to grasp a client’s needs and desires and help them develop a unique vision for the work at hand. The vision was generally followed-up with plans and specifications, and sometimes the service of project management was offered.
• A Landscape Contractor – this work was taken on by a company that employed the workers, owned the equipment, and had the proper experience and licensure to actually complete the work and vision developed by the design professional, who was often no longer in the picture.

Design-build landscaping not only combines these services, but greatly enhances and improves upon them. By bringing the entire scope of work for a professional landscaping project under one roof, the design-build contractor is able to offer service, work quality, and a customer experience that can’t be had any other way.

The Real Benefits of Design-Build

Customers who have once gone the route of design-build rarely go back. The advantages of the method are too great and the cost savings too significant to consider any other approach. The overall list of benefits is extensive, but a few keys advantages should be at the forefront of any decision regarding the design-build option.

• Cost-Savings – overall, the design-build approach is significantly more efficient.
• Budget Accuracy – The design-build contractor understands both your budget and the cost of doing business, they can design accordingly.
• Project Flow – no waiting for an answer from a third party when questions arise.
• Better and simplified relationships – When there are only two parties involved, responsibilities and expectations are much more clear.

In short, design-build is simply a better way to approach an improvement such as professional landscaping and the use of a reputable design-build contractor is a decision that owners will not regret.